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Aaron Civale Aaron Civale Activated ahead of start
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 4:44 PM
The Athletics reinstated Civale (shoulder) from the injured list ahead of his start Wednesday against the Pirates.
Analysis: Civale was brilliant during his rehab outing at Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, striking out seven batters without allowing a man to reach base in 4.1 innings. He now has the green light to rejoin the Athletics' rotation, though he will be making his return against a Pirates offense that's posted a .764 OPS since the beginning of June. The 31-year-old righty is also likely to have his workload limited Wednesday after tossing just 56 pitches during his appearance in the minors. Luis Morales was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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Luis Morales Luis Morales Demoted to Triple-A
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 4:41 PM
The Athletics optioned Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Analysis: Morales will head back to Triple-A after just being recalled to join the big-league club on Monday. The 23-year-old made no appearances in his brief two-day stint in the majors. The Athletics activated Aaron Civale (shoulder) from the injured list as he will replace Morales on the active roster. |
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Carlos Cortes Carlos Cortes Resting up Wednesday
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 4:35 PM
Cortes isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Cortes will get a chance to regroup Wednesday after going 0-for-8 with five strikeouts across the first two games of the series. While he sits, Lawrence Butler will start in right field and Shea Langeliers will serve as the DH, putting Jonah Heim behind the plate. |
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Brooks Kriske Brooks Kriske Begins throwing progression
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 11:51 AM
Kriske (shoulder) began a throwing progression Thursday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Kriske landed on the injured list May 13 due to a right shoulder impingement and had previously been shut down from throwing. Beginning a throwing progression is a step in the right direction, though it's just the first of many as the right-hander works his way back to full health. Having been transferred to the 60-day injured list June 2, Kriske isn't eligible to be activated until after the All-Star break. |
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Lawrence Butler Lawrence Butler Stays hot in Monday's win
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 11:41 AM
Butler went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Pirates.
Analysis: Butler extended the Athletics' lead with an RBI double off the wall in left-center field in the seventh inning, giving him his third multi-hit effort over the past four games. The 25-year-old has been much better at the plate of late, going 10-for-24 (.417) with a homer, two doubles, four RBI and five runs across his past eight appearances. With Brent Rooker (knee) sidelined, there's more of an opportunity for Carlos Cortes to shift to designated hitter and Butler to play right field against right-handed pitching, as was the case Monday. Overall, Butler is hitting .193 with a .565 OPS, four homers, five doubles, 18 RBI, 22 runs and four stolen bases across 196 plate appearances this season. |
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Jeff McNeil Jeff McNeil Homers in huge performance
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 2:11 AM
McNeil went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, two additional RBI and two additional runs scored in Monday's 11-2 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: McNeil went off at the dish, first driving in a run with a single in the second inning before clubbing a two-run homer in the fourth frame. The 34-year-old also added another RBI single in the seventh inning to widen the Athletics' lead. Monday marked a much-needed offensive outburst, as the second baseman entered the contest having gone 2-for-27 (.074) to begin June after posting a .562 OPS across 25 games in May. Overall, McNeil is slashing .238/.311/.324 with three homers, nine doubles, 19 RBI, 19 runs and a stolen base across 65 appearances this season. |
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Nick Kurtz Nick Kurtz Launches two homers in win
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 2:01 AM
Kurtz went 3-for-4 with two home runs, five total RBI and a walk in Monday's 11-2 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: Kurtz put together a monster performance, lacing a two-run line-drive homer in the second inning before launching a towering three-run shot in the eighth, with both blasts going to the opposite field. The first baseman has had his power stroke working of late, blasting seven homers over his past eight games while recording two multi-homer performances during that stretch. Monday's outburst pushed Kurtz's season numbers to a .293 average with a 1.006 OPS, 18 homers, 57 RBI, 51 runs and seven stolen bases across 71 contests. |
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Luis Morales Luis Morales Added to bullpen
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 5:37 PM
The Athletics recalled Morales from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.
Analysis: Morales began the season in the Athletics' rotation, but he was demoted after two poor starts and lately has been pitching in a relief role with Las Vegas. He will provide the bullpen with some length after the A's relievers were overworked this past weekend. |
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Brady Basso Brady Basso Sent packing to minors
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 5:34 PM
The Athletics optioned Basso to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.
Analysis: Basso was tagged for four runs while recording just five outs in Sunday's loss to the Rockies. He's being sent out in favor of Luis Morales. |
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Lawrence Butler Lawrence Butler Logs three hits in blowout loss
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:33 PM
Butler went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Rockies.
Analysis: Butler batted leadoff for just the fifth time this season. He has gone 8-for-20 (.400) over his last seven games despite remaining in a part-time role. In that span, the Athletics have faced four southpaws, with Butler starting none of those contests. When more opposing right-handers come up, Butler looks to be gaining some momentum with the bat, which should allow him to challenge Carlos Cortes' starting job in right field. Butler is batting just .186 with a .550 OPS, four home runs, 17 RBI, 20 runs scored, four doubles and four stolen bases over 192 plate appearances this season. |
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Max Muncy Max Muncy Homers in Sunday's loss
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:29 PM
Muncy went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Rockies.
Analysis: Muncy has started five of six games at third base since returning from a broken hand Monday. He has gone 4-for-18 (.222) with seven RBI in those contests. For the season, the infielder is batting .236 with a .707 OPS, three homers, 14 RBI, 18 runs scored, six doubles, two triples and two stolen bases over 31 games. With Muncy working his way back to regular status in the lineup, it appears Zack Gelof will primarily compete with Jeff McNeil for playing time at second base, though all but one of Muncy's starts since his return have come against southpaws. |
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Tyler Soderstrom Tyler Soderstrom Belts homer Sunday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:25 PM
Soderstrom went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, two total RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Rockies.
Analysis: Soderstrom continues to flex power in June with five homers over 12 games this month. He's batting .317 (13-for-41) with 13 RBI in that span. For the season, the outfielder is batting .241 with an .814 OPS, 12 long balls, 39 RBI, 33 runs scored, 19 doubles, two triples and a stolen base over 68 contests. His recent hitting is helping him get closer to the production he displayed last year, though his .257 BABIP on the year suggests he is still waiting for his luck to fully come back. |
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Jeffrey Springs Jeffrey Springs Tagged for three homers in loss
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:22 PM
Springs (3-7) allowed eight runs (six earned) on seven hits and struck out five without walking a batter over four innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Rockies.
Analysis: Springs had the misfortune of being the A's pitcher to start twice during their six-game homestand in Las Vegas. It went poorly both times for the southpaw, who allowed 13 runs (11 earned) over nine innings in those starts. He wasn't trending well to begin with -- he's now allowed at least four runs in five straight appearances. Springs is at a 5.13 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 68:23 K:BB through 79 innings over 15 starts this season. He is tentatively projected for a home start in Sacramento against the Angels his next time out, though Springs seems to be a risky option even in favorable matchups at this time. |
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Henry Bolte Henry Bolte Resting up in series finale
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 2:06 PM
Bolte is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: The Athletics will hand Bolte a day off in the series finale after the rookie went 6-for-19 with a home run, a stolen base, two walks and two additional runs while starting in each of the team's last five games. Lawrence Butler will step in for Bolte in center field and will bat leadoff. |
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Joey Estes Joey Estes Returns to Triple-A
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 1:59 PM
Estes was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.
Analysis: The right-hander made a spot start Saturday against the Rockies and will return to the minors after giving up four runs over 4.1 frames in a no-decision. It was the first MLB outing of the campaign for Estes, who has a 5.95 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 39:28 K:BB across 59 innings (12 starts) at Triple-A this year. |
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Brady Basso Brady Basso Rejoins MLB club
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 1:37 PM
The Athletics recalled Basso from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.
Analysis: Basso was up with the A's for a couple weeks earlier this season and will now get another look in the big leagues. The 28-year-old made three appearances during that prior MLB stint and gave up two earned runs on five hits with one strikeout and one walk over 2.2 innings. |
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Jacob Wilson Jacob Wilson On bench Sunday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 1:29 PM
Wilson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: The 24-year-old returned from the injured list Friday and will receive a day off after going 1-for-7 with a walk, two RBI and one run in his first two games back from a dislocated left shoulder. With Wilson on the bench, Alika Williams will take over at shortstop and bat ninth in Sunday's series finale. |
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Shea Langeliers Shea Langeliers Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 1:25 PM
Langeliers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Langeliers started the previous 11 contests and will rest Sunday after posting a .231/.245/.519 slash line with three doubles, four homers and nine runs during that span. Jonah Heim will step in behind the plate to catch for lefty Jeffrey Springs in the series finale versus Colorado. |
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Tyler Soderstrom Tyler Soderstrom Hitting bench vs. southpaw
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 6:08 PM
Soderstrom is not starting versus Colorado on Saturday.
Analysis: The lefty-hitting Soderstrom is getting a breather with the Rockies sending southpaw Kyle Freeland to the mound. It's the fourth time in five games that the A's are going up against a lefty starter, but Soderstrom started each of those first three contests, so he's not in a platoon situation. However, Colby Thomas is spelling Soderstrom in left field Saturday. |
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Lawrence Butler Lawrence Butler Logs two hits off bench
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 11:44 AM
Butler went 2-for-2 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a walk in Friday's 6-4 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Substituted in for Colby Thomas in the fifth inning, Butler made the most of his opportunity by reaching base in all three plate appearances. The outfielder was caught in a rundown in the seventh inning but was ultimately bailed out by a Hunter Goodman throwing error and came in to score the go-ahead run. Butler later added an RBI single in the eighth frame to provide some insurance. It has been a disappointing season overall for the 25-year-old, who is hitting .175 with four homers, 17 RBI, 19 runs and four stolen bases across 186 plate appearances. Those struggles have notably cut into his playing time, though Brent Rooker (knee) landing on the injured list could create an opportunity for Butler to get more opportunities moving forward. |
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